Special Education Teacher in Gardner, MA

Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting middle school students with emotional and moderate-to-severe needs. This full-time contract position offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in a therapeutic, substantially separate classroom, where you’ll benefit from a low student-to-staff ratio and ongoing support from a dedicated BCBA and RBT team. Flexible, collaborative, and impactful, this setting is ideal for educators passionate about individualized instruction and positive behavioral growth.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Massachusetts teaching license in Moderate or Severe Disabilities
• Experience in ABA or therapeutic classroom environments preferred
• Demonstrated ability to support students with significant emotional and behavioral needs
• Strong communication skills for working closely with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized academic instruction tailored to support each student’s strengths and challenges
• Write, implement, and monitor IEPs, handle case management, and conduct ongoing assessments
• Oversee registered behavior technicians (RBTs) and paraprofessionals within the classroom
• Collaborate with the BCBA, related service providers, and families to align academic and behavioral programming
• Foster a safe, engaging environment that supports both academic progress and social-emotional development

Benefits & Perks:

• Work in a supportive, ABA-based program with extensive behavioral resources
• Small classroom environment fostering individualized attention
• Immediate start and consistent full-time schedule

This is an exceptional chance to advance your skills in a specialized setting, working with a committed team to help students reach their fullest potential. If you thrive in therapeutic environments and are passionate about student growth, we encourage you to apply now and take the next step in your special education career.

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.20 to $50.20. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.